Capturing the Fiber Connect 2026 show pulse

In the first episode of the Fiber Connect 2026 show daily podcast, we're tracking key trends related to fiber broaband adoption, panels and new research on cable's migration to FTTH during the show. 

Lightwave celebrates new fiber and broadband products being showcased at Fiber Connect 2026. 

The Forum’s latest Wholesale Access project will define service requirements, best practices, and technical solutions needed to advance wholesale access in broadband networks.

During this podcast we talk to key members of ATIS' new Open Access Network Forum (OANF).

ATIS is addressing the challenge of open-access fiber networks with its recent debut of the Open Access Network Forum (OANF), a group focused on leveraging real-world deployments and helping the market scale through common APIs and implementation guidance.

Service providers can no longer differentiate their fiber broadband service on raw speed alone; they need to shift their focus to providing ultra-low-latency services.

While quantum networking will emerge as a new metro and middle-mile opportunity for service providers, it will be distinct from the late 1990s internet boom.